Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #2026.002
ALERT seeks petabyte-scale file storage and tape backup solution for Alberta datacentres
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
September 27, 2026
Identifier
2026.002
NAICS
541512, 334112
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT), under the Alberta government, is seeking proposals for a dual-site, petabyte-scale enterprise file storage and tape backup solution to modernize infrastructure at two Alberta datacentres. - Government Buyer: - Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT), Alberta government - Products and Services Requested: - Enterprise file storage system (petabyte-scale) - LTO-10 tape libraries for backup and recovery - Backup software and licensing - Tape media compatible with LTO-10 - Ancillary hardware and software - Installation, configuration, and testing services - Training for ALERT staff - Five-year manufacturer support for all systems and software - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solution must support large multimedia workloads, SMB file services, high availability, and robust data protection - Must enable ongoing backup and recovery operations - Delivery may be required to multiple Alberta locations - All technical requirements and evaluation criteria are detailed in the RFS document - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Period of Performance: - Five-year support period following initial delivery
Description
ALERT is seeking submissions for a dual-site, petabyte-scale enterprise file storage and tape backup solution to replace existing storage and tape library infrastructure at two Alberta datacentres. The solution must support large multimedia workloads, SMB file services, high availability, data protection, and ongoing backup and recovery operations. The scope includes enterprise file storage, LTO-10 tape libraries, backup software and licensing, tape media, ancillary hardware and software, installation, configuration, testing, training, and five-year manufacturer support. Delivery may be required to one or more locations within Alberta, with specific delivery details to be confirmed during the RFS process.